Dietitian - Per Diem

CH_050 Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca•Ithaca, NY

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietitian performs comprehensive nutritional assessments and collaborates with the interdisciplinary medical team to prescribe, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans. This onsite, per diem role rotates between Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca and Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls, with 50% travel expected between these locations as needed. The schedule is flexible and may include days, evenings, and possible weekends.

Requirements

Current licensure as a Registered Dietitian. Candidates eligible to sit for the Registration exam may be considered, provided they complete and pass the exam within six months of hire.
Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
One year of experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

Represent the department on the interdisciplinary clinical care team and collaborate with healthcare professionals to support comprehensive, patient-centered nutrition care.
Assess patients’ nutritional status and needs, screen for malnutrition, and develop individualized nutrition interventions and care plans based on clinical diagnoses and established standards.
Provide inpatient nutrition counseling and education about prescribed diets, nutritional supplements, and other nutrition-related recommendations.
Develop and implement clinically appropriate nutrition plans, including menus aligned with nutritional standards and recommendations for enteral and parenteral nutrition support as indicated.
Support safe and effective Nutrition Services operations by following applicable local, state, and federal safety and sanitation requirements.
Serve as a subject matter expert for food service management software and support additional departmental needs as appropriate.